Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5 vs. Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8
Should you attend Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5 or Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 155 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 565 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-8
Total Students
155 students
565 students
% Male | % Female
59% | 41%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1783 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2194 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
37
Kindergarten Students
29
59
Grade 1 Students
29
62
Grade 2 Students
19
65
Grade 3 Students
32
65
Grade 4 Students
22
64
Grade 5 Students
24
62
Grade 6 Students
-
52
Grade 7 Students
-
49
Grade 8 Students
-
50
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
7%
% Hispanic
2%
3%
% Black
16%
39%
% White
63%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
14%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
98%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
